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He was a Calder Memorial Trophy winner in his rookie NHL season.
15 Interesting Facts About Bill Hay
Bill Hay was a Canadian Hall of Fame center and executive, known for his Stanley Cup win with the Chicago Black Hawks and his leadership roles off the ice.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He helped his team win the Stanley Cup in 1961.
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category in 2015.
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His junior team, the Regina Pats, lost the Memorial Cup to the Toronto Marlboros in five games in 1955.
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He was named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team in 1957 while playing for Colorado College.
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He recorded 24 goals and 30 assists in 53 games during his professional debut season with the Calgary Stampeders.
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He played alongside Bobby Hull and Murray Balfour on a notable line for the Chicago Black Hawks.
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He served as the President and CEO of the Calgary Flames after his playing career.
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He was named to the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2021.
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He played in two NHL All-Star Games during his career, in 1960 and 1961.
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His father was also a Hockey Hall of Fame member.
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He was named to the WCHA First All-Star Team twice during his college career.
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He finished his NHL playing career with 386 points in 506 regular season games.
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His professional career began in 1958-59 with the Calgary Stampeders of the Western Hockey League.
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He retired from playing in the NHL after the 1966-67 season.
About Bill Hay
William Charles Hay was a Canadian ice hockey centre who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks. He was a Calder Memorial Trophy winner and a Stanley Cup champion in 1961, playing alongside Bobby Hull and Murray Balfour. After his playing career, he became a prominent executive, serving as CEO of the Calgary Flames and Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, into which he was inducted as a builder in 2015.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1960
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Stanley Cup Champion
1961
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NHL All-Star Game
1960
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Hockey Hall of Fame (Builder)
2015
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Order of Hockey in Canada
2021
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bill Hay.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 10/25/2024
Career Stats
Seasons: 9
Goals: 113
Assists: 273
Points: 386
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Regina Pats Saskatchewan Huskies Colorado College Tigers Calgary Stampeders Chicago Black Hawks
Bill Hay played for 5 different teams during his 9 seasons career.